E-Discovery Central
Welcome to the launch of E-Discovery Central! Over the coming weeks and months, our goal is to create a comprehensive resource on all issues pertaining to e-discovery. We will add more news, free downloadable content, and insights from a variety of expert sources, so bookmark this page or check back here again, because E-Discovery Central will be updated regularly. You can also contribute to E-Discovery Central by giving us feedback on what you would like to see – we would welcome your comments.
E-Discovery News
Calif. Judicial Council to Weigh New E-Discovery Rules
Apr 29: The Judicial Council will consider new rules for electronic discovery in California, a long-awaited package that's been received warily by the high-tech industry.
E-Discovery Keeps an Eye on the Job
Apr 25: This article focuses on the unique aspects of electronic discovery in employment-related litigation.
Additional Information Needed Before Court Will Order Production of Email
Apr 11: In this case, the plaintiff moved to compel the production of email between and among the parties, challenging the adequacy of defendants’ production.
The Sedona Conference Commentary on ESI Evidence & Admissibility
Apr 07: During the last decade, culminating with the adoption of significant amendments to the FRCP, the legal community has expended significant energy and focus on electronic data.
Court Sets Protocol for Production and Review of Text Messages
Mar 31: Flagg v. City of Detroit, 2008 WL 787061 (E.D. Mich. Mar. 20, 2008) -- Plaintiff in this case is the minor son of a murder victim, whose murder remains unsolved.
School Districts Wrestle with e-Discovery
Mar 24: School districts face a mandate to keep electronic information accessible for e-discovery and public records searches...
District Court Lifts Sanctions Against Six Qualcomm Attorneys
Mar 7: On March 5, 2008, District Judge Rudi M. Brewster issued his Order Remanding in Part Order of Magistrate Court re Motion for Sanctions Dated 1/7/08.
Smaller E-Discovery Costs for Small Biz
Mar 7: Although the FRCP present a new set of challenges for small companies, the good news is that developing and implementing an e-discovery strategy does not always have to be an expensive project.
The NFL Destroyed the Tapes But Hasn't Escaped the Sack.
Mar 3: In the game of football, the greatest quarterbacks share some common traits. Perhaps chief among them is an uncanny ability to anticipate the blitz.
Defense Counsel's Modification of Stipulated Privilege Screening Process Results in Additional Expert Costs and Over-Exclusion of Email
Feb 26: Henry v. Quicken Loans, Inc., 2008 WL 474127 (E.D. Mich. Feb. 15, 2008) This Fair Labor Standards Act overtime collective action was brought on behalf of approximately 422 plaintiffs who worked as "loan consultants" for defendants.
Updated List: Local Rules, Forms and Guidelines of United States District Courts Addressing E-Discovery Issues
Feb 11: At least 38 United States District Courts now require compliance with special local rules, forms or guidelines addressing the discovery of electronically stored information.
A New XML Standard Promises To Smooth Out The E-Discovery Process.
Jan 28: In late October EDRM, a group of e-discovery thought leaders that includes vendors, consultants and legal departments, released a new standard that may revolutionize the transfer of data from one application to another during discovery.
List of States Actively Considering the Adoption of Special E-Discovery Court Rules
Jan 22:
Here is a current list of those states that have published proposed rules amendments for public comment, with links to the relevant materials.
White House Missing CIA, Iraq E-Mails
Jan 19:
Apparent gaps in White House e-mail archives coincide with dates in late 2003 and early 2004 when the administration was struggling to deal with the CIA leak investigation.
Mining E-Discovery Stateside
Jan 18:
Not all 50 states are in sync with the EDD amendments to the FRCP; here's how to cope
Qualcomm and Attorneys Sanctioned for "Monumental" E-Discovery Violations
Jan 10:
In yet another warning about the pitfalls of e-discovery, a judge from the Southern District of California has sanctioned Qualcomm
Jan 7: Other lawyers predict similar disputes in future between law firms and EDD companies